Pet Health10y ago
Aspergillosis in Dogs
Though uncommon, aspergillosis can negatively affect the health of dogs with weak immune systems.
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Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS
Veterinarian
221 articles
Dr. Pippa Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS, is a veterinarian with nearly 30 years of experience in companion animal practice. Dr. Elliott earned her Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. She was also designated a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Married with 2 grown-up kids, Dr. Elliott has a naughty Puggle named Poggle, 3 cats and a bearded dragon.
Pet Health10y ago
Anaplasmosis in Cats and Dogs
In anaplasmosis, a tick feeds off the blood of an infected cat or dog, and then feeds on another animal to transfer the infection.
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Pet Health10y ago
Masticatory Myositis: A Painful Problem to Chew Over
Does it hurt your dog to open his mouth? It may be a condition that affects the chewing muscles, making it difficult for him to eat or yawn.
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Pet Health10y ago
Itchy Dog? Don't Overlook This Potential Cause: Yeast Infection.
Yeast is a normal inhabitant of canine skin, but sometimes this visitor outstays its welcome and causes uncomfortable itching and scratching.
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Pet Health10y ago
Diaphragmatic Rupture in Cats: Nacho's Story
Any cat who goes outdoors risks being hit by a car. Injury from this kind of trauma isn't always obvious, as was the case with a cat named Nacho.
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Pet Health10y ago
Why You Shouldn't Let Your Cat Walk Across a Newly Cleaned Floor
Benzalkonium chloride, the culprit behind some tongue ulcers in cats, is commonly found in home furniture cleansers and disinfectants.
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Pet Health10y ago
Chewing on Sticks: A Very Real Danger to Your Dog
The amount of stick injuries I've seen has convinced me that people can provide safer playtime options for their pets.
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Pet Health10y ago
Mosquito Bite Sensitivity in Cats
This usually presents as sores, ulcers, scabs and hair loss on thin-furred areas such as the face, nose or earflaps.
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Pet Health10y ago
Treating a Rare Case of Flat Puppy Syndrome (Swimmer Pups)
A puppy came in with what looked like a fatal deformation. I was surprised to find that he had this rare — but treatable — condition.
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Pet Health10y ago
A Drug-Free Answer to Your Dog’s Itchy Skin
Itch-free skin without drugs is a real possibility with the benefit of an immunotherapy vaccine.
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Pet Health10y ago
Why Dog Bite Wounds Are Like Icebergs
When it comes to dog bites — even small ones — what lies beneath is often a lot more dangerous than you'd think.
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Pet Health10y ago
Alopecia X: A Story of a Stray Dog, Baldness and Modern Science
Alopecia X used to be a mysterious skin condition, but now modern science throws new light on this strange disease.
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